Caps superfan eyes 3-decade dream of Stanley Cup victory In their entire franchise history, the Washington Capitals have never won a championship and they haven't made it to the finals since 1998. William Stilwell, known as "Loud Goat" for his boisterous stadium chants, has remained a loyal fan to the DC hockey team for 36 years despite decades of heartbreak and disappointing post-season results. Now, as the Caps take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup finals, he has his eyes on the prize.